Golden Oriental Arborvitae

Golden Compact Oriental Arborvitae

Platycladus orientalis ‘Aurea Nana Compacta’, commonly known as Golden Compact Oriental Arborvitae, is a compact evergreen conifer valued for its naturally rounded, ball-shaped growth habit. Its dense sprays of golden yellow foliage create a tidy, formal appearance that requires minimal pruning to maintain shape.

This slow to moderate growing shrub is exceptionally versatile in the landscape. It works beautifully in formal borders, low hedging, pathway edging, containers, and structured garden designs. The fine foliage texture provides year-round structure and colour contrast in the garden.

Well suited to local conditions, it is hardy, drought tolerant once established, and tolerant of pruning if shaping is desired. Its naturally symmetrical form makes it especially popular for formal and contemporary garden styles.

Plant Details

• Scientific Name: Platycladus orientalis ‘Aurea Nana Compacta’
  
• Common Name: Golden Compact Oriental Arborvitae, Golden Thuja
  
• Origin: Asia (cultivar)
  
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• Height: ±0.8–1.2 m
  
• Spread: ±0.8–1 m
  
• Growth Habit: Evergreen conifer shrub

Care & Planting Tips

• Planting Position: Full sun to light shade; best colour in full sun
  
• Water Requirements: Low to medium; drought tolerant once established
  
• Soil: Well-drained soil; adaptable to most garden soils
  
• Hardiness: Hardy; tolerates frost and heat in Gauteng climates
  
• Uses: Formal gardens, low hedges, containers, feature balls, pathway edging

Available Sizes

• 10L
  

Disclaimer: Photo shows typical appearance of our plants. Growth, size, and flower color may vary with season and growing conditions.